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Iowa Private College Week provides glimpse of life at Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University invites high school students and their families to visit campus during Iowa Private College Week, August 1-5.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to tour campus, meet with professors, coaches and current students, and learn about the university’s exciting academics and campus life.

Sessions are available at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day of the week, providing many opportunities for prospective students to explore why Mount Mercy was named the Top Private College in Iowa according to Time’s MONEY magazine.

“Iowa Private College Week provides prospective students an inside look at life at Mount Mercy University,” said Terri Crumley, dean of admissions. “Visiting campus gives students a great opportunity to see if MMU is a good fit for their educational goals, explore our beautiful campus, and meet with our wonderful students, faculty, and staff. Moreover, the week provides visitors the chance to explore scholarship and financial aid options to learn how affordable a Mount Mercy education can be.”

Mount Mercy offers more than 45 majors and minors that promise the outstanding education needed to build strong careers. With residence halls, suites and apartments nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined hilltop, Mount Mercy presents a vibrant community for on-campus living in Iowa’s second largest city. The university hosts six graduate programs in addition to traditional, accelerated and online undergraduate coursework.

All IPCW visitors will receive a free t-shirt, the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card and more, and Pokémon lures will be placed around campus, giving visitors the chance to catch rare Pokémon. Lunch will be provided for those in the morning session and snacks will be offered for those attending the afternoon block. To help cover travel costs during the week, Casey’s General Stores will provide 5-cent per gallon fuel discount coupons.